Snapper Fish Tacos

Chef Justin goes outside the box showing Chad how to make Fish Tacos with Red Snapper.

INGREDIENTS:

- 2 pounds fresh Florida Red Snapper (or grouper or mahi-mahi) fillets
- 8-12 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 head shredded lettuce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil

MARINADE:

- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons lime juice

PREPARATION:

1. Combine olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder & lime juice in a large bowl
2. Skin the fish
3. Chop fillets into bite-sized pieces.
4. Combine fish fillets with marinade mixture and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
5. Heat large skillet on medium-high heat
6. Add olive oil to skillet
7. Add fish & marinade to skillet
8. Fill tortilla with shredded lettuce, fish pieces, and Mango/Avocado Salsa.

ALTERNATE PREPARATION:

1. Combine garlic, cumin, chili powder & lime juice in a large bowl
2. Leave fish whole
3. Add marinade to fish and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
4. Grill fillets on a hot grill.
5. Skin the fish
6. Chop cooked fillets into bite-sized pieces.
7. Fill tortilla with shredded lettuce, fish pieces, and Mango/Avocado Salsa.

MANGO/AVOCADO SALSA INGREDIENTS:

- 2 Florida mangos, diced medium 
- 1 Florida avocado, diced medium
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced 
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

SALSA PREPARATION:

1. Combine all ingredients; mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.